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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2008
Page
9
Rafael Nadal and Elena Dementieva, Olympic champions, showed resilience in the opening round at the U.S. Open in New York. Both overcome early struggles to secure wins as the tournament begins with wide-open expectations.
Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano backs Chad Pennington as the starter after a record setting stint at Marshall. Pennington, 32, will begin the regular season against the Jets and their new quarterback Brett Favre, amid questions from a West Virginia Daily Mail poll.
The district notes the end of Appy season and invites readers to read game stories on bdtonline.com or access the E edition via the site for full coverage and updates.
Bluefield vs Shady Spring at 7 p.m. PikeView travels to Oak Hill at 6 p.m. Charleston Catholic hosts Princeton at 7 p.m. PikeView visits Oak Hill for girls at 4 p.m. Wyoming East at Bluefield plays 6 p.m. Richlands meets Twin Valley in volleyball.
Giants move Mathias Kiwanuka back to end from strongside linebacker after Osi Umenyiora’s season ending knee injury. Michael Strahan, on vacation, turned down a $6 million offseason offer. Coach Tom Coughlin says the team will push forward with current players and seek additions.
ESPN executive John Skipper praised the 15-year SEC contract starting 2009 10, noting its quality and involvement for 15 more years. SEC Commissioner Mike Slive called the pact makes the conference the most widely distributed in the nation.
Jericho Scott a nine year old with a fastball around 40 mph faced a league ban in New Haven Conn after officials told his coach he could not pitch Jericho still pitched prompting the opposing team to forfeit the game leaving the boy despondent and blaming himself
Pocahontas County defeats Bluefield 4-2 in a season opener at East River Soccer Complex. Melody Walkup scored a hat trick, driving the Pirates ahead with three first half goals. Bluefield, rebuilding after graduating 11 seniors from a 13 8 1 season, features many new players and a learning curve under coach Gerry Enigk.
Bluefield High School coach Fred Simon lauds players as they prepare for Friday at Mitchell Stadium. He notes strong attitude, silent leadership, and senior players guiding younger teammates. Graham’s season opener at Christiansburg ended 34 29 with a hard fought loss but indicative of effort.
HARLESTON AP Bluefield and Wheeling Central start the 2008 football year atop West Virginia class rankings. University tops Class AAA per Charleston Daily Mail preseason poll. Bluefield 11 first place votes in Class AA, Wheeling Central unanimous choice among 20 voters in Class A, both defending state crowns.
West Virginia coach Bill Stewart exudes excitement as he prepares for a season opener against Villanova. Villanova coach Andy Talley cautions his team to expect a tough test, noting WVU’s size and speed while stressing they won’t gamble early in the game.
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